Cyber-bulling childrenBy:

Shelby Vasta

What is Cyber-bullying?When one child targets another child using

harmful tactics.Text messages, games, websites, playground

harassment and more!

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Importance!It happens EVERYWHERE!4 out of 5 kids in the middle school have been

bulliedParents informed to help stop it!

Background

Two types of Cyber bullyingDirect attackCyber bullying by proxyKids/teens being tormentedNot always one person….can be back and forth

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Examples7 students suspended for posting imagesTwo classmates make a website about another

student13 year old class mate bullied and sent instant

massages

Impact on K-12 educationStudents being cyber bullied:Emotions, fear, scared, embarrassedConcentration in school…not paying any attentionPoor gradesattendance

Continued……

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Future directionsMaking lesson plans for students Helps with:School violenceCyber securityBehavioral change

How is it being handledBill passed in 2002 for all schools to get a anti-

bullying policyStarting to give parents informationBill 5288 states…….

ConclusionCyber bullying must be stoppedInterferes with educationThe well being of children’s livesParents must know and helpTo many consequences come with cyber bullying

References Palmer, Jan. "Center for Learning Connections." Take a stand against Cyber bullying. N.p., n.d. Web. 24

Mar. 2010. <http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/webinars/2009/oct7/index.htm>. Webster, Chris. Inbox. N.p., 2004. Web. 24 Mar. 2010.

<http://www.cyberbullying.info/examples/msginbox.php>. "What is it?." Stop Cyberbullying. Wiredkids, n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010.

<http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/>. "Cyberbullying lessons and Activities." Cyber Smart. Cyber Smart Education, 2010. Web. 24 Mar. 2010.

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